The Commission offers a suite of financial aid and outreach services, designed to provide educational access necessary for Alaskans to become peak performers, regardless of their financial status. A better-educated workforce will provide a stronger Alaska economy in Alaska, which benefits all Alaskans. Read more about ACPE programs and services.

The Legislature created ACPE in 1974 to centralize planning for higher education and administer financial aid programs. In 1987, the Legislature established and capitalized ASLC to provide a mechanism to fund the Commission's programs through tax-exempt bond sales. Read more about ACPE/ASLC History.

ACPE is overseen by a fourteen-member body established by law, representing educational bodies and the general public. Guided by the Commission, the Executive Director and staff develop and implement programs and policies to increase access to the benefits of higher education.

ASLC, a public corporation and enterprise instrumentality of the State of Alaska, funds the Commission's programs through tax-exempt bond sales. It has a legal existence independent of the State. The Corporation is governed by a Board of Directors.

The Board's primary responsibilities are to:

authorize and oversee investments

fund the Commission's education programs

set investment policies, loan fees, interest rates, and program benefits

The administrative staff of the Commission serve as the staff of the Corporation. They carry out ASLC activities through the delegated authority of the ASLC Executive Officer, who is also the Executive Director of ACPE.

This site is the official website of the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) - funded by the Alaska Student Loan Corporation (ASLC) - and its affiliated programs. ACPE offers a suite of financial aid and outreach services, including low-cost student education loans. A complete list of related programs is available under Programs and Services. ACPE does not provide payday loans or cash advances, nor does ACPE endorse or lend its name to any such products. All content and materials on the ACPE site are protected by State, U.S., and international copyright laws. For more information, read our Terms of Use.